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Oaks Trail

Name: Oaks Trail
Start: 2026-07-05
End: 2026-07-05
Location: Rivenhall

Rivenhall, United Kingdom • 5 Jul 2026

Oaks Trail

Mid Essex Casuals Oaks Trail takes place at Rivenhall Oaks golf centre, Evans Way, Witham CM8 2ZR on 05 Jul 2026. The event offers two waymarked distance options and is organised under UK Athletics rules with TRA Permit 8418.

Distances available:

6.5 miles (approx)
3.5 miles (approx)

Entry fees are non-refundable. A discounted entry fee applies for members of clubs affiliated to England Athletics; standard entry is higher. Discounted pricing applies until 03 Jul 2026. The minimum age to enter is 17 years. No dogs are allowed on the course.

The event uses written narrative instructions; there is no mass start, no marked route and no marshalls. Participants receive the written instructions to follow and are timed on the course. All finishers receive a £3 voucher valid for purchases in the venue cafe.

Money raised from the event will be donated to Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Trust. A final email with any new safety information will be sent a few days before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom East of England Rivenhall

Race information

Registration

7 mi

Oaks Trail 6.5 Miles

4 mi

Oaks Trail 3.5 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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